Alberta Registry · Cochrane
Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries Drive Test Routes (Class 5)
Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries
- Address
- 7 - 214 Grand Blvd, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A9
- Tests listed
- Class 5
- Testing body
- Alberta Registry
- Hours & phone
- Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-932-5546 (Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries)
Practice route
Class 5 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive south.0.04 km
- Turn left.0.08 km
- Turn right onto Grande Boulevard.0.11 km
- Turn right onto Griffin Road West.0.95 km
- Turn right onto Highway 22/22.0.9 km
- Turn right onto Glenbow Drive.1.53 km
- Turn right onto Centre Avenue.0.43 km
- Turn right onto Quarry Street W.0.19 km
- Turn left onto Grande Boulevard.0.03 km
- Turn right.0.08 km
- Turn right.0.04 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with Alberta Registry.
- Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
- Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.
Getting there
Parking & access
- Parking: Map data shows parking lots about 20 to 85 m from the registry.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries
- Five railway level crossings about 455 to 785 m away
- Fire station about 320 m away
- Roundabout about 545 m away
- 153 marked crosswalks and 64 stop signs nearby
Local tips
Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries is at 7 - 214 Grand Blvd in Cochrane, in an area with lots of controls to watch. Map data counts 36 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 355 m away, as well as 153 marked crosswalks within 800 m and 64 stop signs within 1.2 km. Hours vary, so call 403-932-5546 to confirm; road tests are by appointment. A Montessori school is about 190 m away, so watch for young children. Cochrane Fire Station 151 is about 320 m from the registry; be ready to pull over for emergency vehicles. There are five railway level crossings between about 455 and 785 m away. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. The nearest roundabout is about 545 m away: yield to traffic already circulating and signal your exit. Our 4.4 km practice route takes only about 11 minutes, using Grande Boulevard, Griffin Road West, Highway 22, Glenbow Drive, Centre Avenue and Quarry Street W. Drive the loop a few times, paying close attention to full stops and crosswalks.
Common questions
Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries road test FAQ
What are the hours at Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries?
Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries at 403-932-5546 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.
How do I book a road test?
Book online through Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries's road test booking page (the "Official booking" button on this page, also listed on alberta.ca), or in person at the registry. You'll need your 9-digit MVID number, printed near the barcode on your licence, and any outstanding Government of Alberta fines must be paid first. Registry agents set their own road test fees, up to the maximum in the province's Registry Agent Product Catalogue, so confirm the fee when you book.
What do I need for the road test?
A vehicle that meets all legal and safety requirements, plus the documents listed on the registry's road test information sheet and in your confirmation letter. The information sheet also covers eligibility, fees, and the registry's cancellation and no-show policies.
How long do I need my learner's licence first, and how is the test marked?
You must have held a Class 7 learner's licence for at least one year and be at least 16 (with a parent's or guardian's written consent if you're under 18). You fail the Class 5 road test with more than 75 points, or automatically if you endanger someone, drive unsafely or break traffic laws. After you pass the road test and a vision test, you get a probationary Class 5-GDL licence, which you hold for at least two years.
Is a practice route available for Cochrane Plates, Licensing and Registries?
Yes. This page has a 4.4 km Class 5 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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